This group is offered to provide Veterans an opportunity to call in an discuss any concerns or issues that they are having. COVID 19 has created an extremely stressful time for Veterans in the community. The social isolation imposed on individuals can create stress. This will opportunity to share with each other.

 

Facilitator: Michael Morehouse

 

To Register: Please contact Michael Morehouse 269-966-5600 ext. 31815.

This group will meet weekly to discuss the day to day struggles we face as we go about our daily routines.  Through the use of information on stress management, supportive discussion and activities the group will explore how our ability to tackle the difficulties we face is impacted by our perspective.

 

Facilitator: Darryl Weekley

 

Contact: 269-966-5600, ext. 39205

 

 

Group capacity: 10 - Open to all Veterans enrolled at the medical center

This group provides HUD-VASH participants who are currently searching for housing the opportunity to provide housing updates, discuss resources, barriers as well as have any questions answered in regards to securing housing through the HUD-VASH program.

 

Facilitator: Mike Witt

 

To Register: Please contact Mike Whitt at (269) 873-2226.

 

Format: Zoom

 

Group Capacity: 10 (Open to Lansing HUD VASH Veterans)

Facilitator: Lisa Alicea, 269-967-2153.

 

To Register: Please contact Lisa Alicea at (269) 967-2153.

 

Format: Video Connect 

              To offer chair yoga and relaxation routines to help improve health and manage stress through breathing and movement as coping skills.  

              To encourage and improve strength, flexibility and cognitive functioning through yoga poses, breathing, stretching and guided meditation.

              To improve stress management through weekly practice in a positive social setting.

To improve knowledge of community and other/virtual resources to continue and practice independently as well.

              *No experience required, this an adaptive group which can be done from a seated position.  

 

Limit: 10

 

To register: Please contact Alexandra Norton, CTRS at (269) 275-7882 or alexadra.norton@va.gov

 

Format: Video/phone

This group is dedicated to educate Veterans on the importance of healthy living as associated with diet, sleep, and other self-care topics. There will also be a portion of this group designated for a Q&A regarding medical conditions and medication education. These topics will be set prior in order to avoid any possible disclosure to PHI.

 

This group will be led by a Case Manager in the HUD/VASH program.  This group is designed to be a place for Veterans to come together and discuss the barriers they have or are experiencing securing housing as well as share current resources to identify possible housing options.  Topics could range from finding affordable housing, contacting landlords, orientation material review, resource review, etc.  If you are a HUD/VASH Veteran feel free to join us using the VANTS line listed below.

 

Facilitator: Tyler Langoni (ext. 31726)

 

To Register: Please contact Tyler Langoni at 269-873-2243

 

Format: Zoom video & audio (phone)

 

Target Audience: Veterans in HUD/VASH searching or needing assistance with finding/securing housing.

 

Capacity: N/A